Oxford Grove Primary School vs Smithills School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oxford Grove Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
Smithills School
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,203 students
| Measure | Oxford Grove Primary School Bolton, North West | Smithills School Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #397 of 2,286 | #456 of 536 |
| National rank | #3396 of 15,697 | #3684 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 449 | 1,203 |
| Pupils on roll | 449 | 1,203 |
| Free school meals | 59.5% | 41.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 31% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 20.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.oxford-grove.bolton.sch.uk | www.smithillsschool.net/ |
The verdict
- •Oxford Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 17.9).
- •Smithills School is the larger school with 1,203 students compared with 449.
- •Oxford Grove Primary School is a local authority school while Smithills School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oxford Grove Primary School better than Smithills School?
On the Success Index (England), Oxford Grove Primary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 17.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Oxford Grove Primary School and Smithills School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oxford Grove Primary School: 449. Smithills School: 1,203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oxford Grove Primary School and Smithills School rank in North West?
Oxford Grove Primary School is 397th of 2,286 and Smithills School is 456th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).